San Diego Sex Crime Defense Attorneys

Sex crimes have made for modern day witch trials. Centuries ago it took only one person to allege that someone was a witch. Without any additional evidence, the accused was then found guilty and punished with death.

Today, it takes only one person to make an allegation of rape or molestation, and the public erupts into frenzy. The prosecution often believes the person who is making the accusation, even where there is little, or no, corroborating evidence. Tragically, the penalties can be as severe as life in prison, depending, of course, on the charge and the particular case.

At San Diego Criminal Defense, our attorneys take sex crime defense very seriously. We fight hard to get our clients freed from unnecessary punishments by challenging the often shaky evidence that prosecutors have compiled. Contact us to set up a free consultation with one of our San Diego criminal attorneys-- we keep all conversations strictly confidential.

Types of Sex Crimes

Sex crime defense is a large category of law, encompassing:

For all major sex crime defense cases, our attorneys commission a substantial investigation conducted by a private investigation team. The investigation is very important because it can reveal evidence of bias, a history of fabrication and dishonesty, or a motive to lie.

In addition to hiring a private investigator, it may be necessary to retain an expert in other disciplines. Many psychologists, for example have studied why children make false accusations, and a phenomenon known as “repressed memory syndrome." These experts can testify and explain why someone, either an adult or child, would fabricate such a story.

For more about sex crimes, please visit our Sex Offenses Information Center.

Your Wishes Come First

In all cases handled by San Diego Criminal Defense, we make sure we are proceeding according to the clients' wishes. If you do not want to undergo a trial, for example, we will not force you to do so. And of course, everything you tell our lawyers will be kept strictly confidential under the attorney-client privilege.

Contact Us

Get our lawyers' help with San Diego sex crime defense by calling 619.894.8595 or emailing us through our contact page. We can meet with you in a free confidential consultation during weekdays, weekends or evenings, and we have a 24-hour answering service ready to take your call.